GRE Word List

AMALGAM

a mixture of different elements

The meaning of the word amalgam is a mixture of different elements.

Random words

WordMeaning
overthrowoverturn
obfuscateto throw into shadow : darken
bogusnot genuine : counterfeit
tentativenot fully worked out or developed
ligneousof or resembling wood
incrustationa crust or hard coating
spliceto unite (two ropes or two parts of a rope) by interweaving the strands
meniala person doing menial work
subtletythe quality or state of being subtle
stammerto make involuntary stops and repetitions in speaking : stutter